DANIEL DIPPEL
Port Murray,NJ
Summary
Supply chain executive with 15+ years of experience leading large-scale, high-growth operations in the residential solar industry. Proven track record of building and scaling national supply chain infrastructure, driving multimillion-dollar cost savings, and implementing systems that improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational visibility. Expert in procurement strategy, distribution network design, inventory optimization, and supplier negotiations. Known for aligning supply chain strategy with financial objectives, leveraging policy incentives (IRA, domestic content), and building high-performing teams across complex, multi-location environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Supply Chain
Freedom Forever
New Jersey
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw 200+ employees and managed 60+ vendor relationships to optimize supply chain operations
- Directed domestic content strategy, achieving ~30% rebate capture through effective supplier negotiations
- Reduced inventory by 75% while maintaining 98%+ accuracy
- Implemented compliance, consignment, and loss prevention programs
- Collaborated with C-suite to align supply chain strategy with financial objectives
Director, Supply Chain
Freedom Forever
New Jersey
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed $150M inventory at 97%+ accuracy
- Led NetSuite + RF-Smart WMS implementation, streamlining operations and improving inventory management
- Opened 35+ warehouse locations nationally, enhancing distribution network
- Reduced material costs by 10%-20% YoY
- Launched field-facing parts catalog and ordering platform, improving order accuracy and customer access to parts
National Supply Chain Manager
Freedom Forever
New Jersey
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Scaled operations supporting revenue growth from $400M → $2.2B
- Opened 12+ warehouses, enhancing distribution capacity
- Streamlined catalog of over 2,000 SKUs for consistency
- Built scalable organizational structure
Supply Chain Manager
Dandelion Energy
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Secured vendor pricing and facilitated supplier onboarding to enhance supplier relationships
- Designed inventory management and warehouse operations processes to optimize stock control
- Established supply chain framework to support startup operations
Supply Chain Manager
Tesla
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed operations across 65+ warehouse locations
- Streamlined inventory lifecycle management processes
- Developed national audit and training programs to ensure compliance
- Sustained productivity and efficiency levels following 80% management staff reduction
Regional Warehouse Director / Manager
SolarCity
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Implemented hub-and-spoke distribution model to optimize logistics and reduce transit times
- Managed 33 warehouse locations to streamline operations and ensure timely distribution
- Led inventory system transitions to enhance accuracy and support real-time inventory tracking
- Enhanced operational efficiency through lean methodologies
Warehouse Manager
Vivint Solar
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Oversaw inventory management and warehouse operations to ensure smooth workflow
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Facilitated new site setups and conducted training for staff
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJHigh School -
West Morris Central High School
Chester NJSkills
- Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiations
- Contract negotiation
- Inventory Optimization & Cost Reduction
- Distribution Network Design (Hub & Spoke)
- Warehouse management systems
- Domestic Content & Regulatory Strategy (IRA, Safe Harbor, FEOC)
- KPI development
- Lean Operations (5S, Kaizen, JIT)
- Vendor management
- Data analysis
- Organizational Design & Leadership
Accomplishments
- Delivered $10M+ annualized cost savings
- Reduced transportation cost by 50%
- Achieved 96–99%+ inventory accuracy
- Standardized SKU catalog significantly
- Reduced branch inventory levels by ~50%
Personal Information
Title: Vice President, Supply Chain
Websites
Timeline
Vice President, Supply Chain
Freedom Forever
12.2024 - Current
Director, Supply Chain
Freedom Forever
01.2022 - 01.2024
National Supply Chain Manager
Freedom Forever
01.2020 - 01.2022
Supply Chain Manager
Dandelion Energy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Supply Chain Manager
Tesla
01.2016 - 01.2019
Regional Warehouse Director / Manager
SolarCity
01.2012 - 01.2016
Warehouse Manager
Vivint Solar
01.2011 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
County College of Morris
High School -
West Morris Central High School